Vitality Balls - a Thermomix Recipe

 

Packed full of goodness, they satisfy a sweet tooth

whilst nourishing the body.

 

The little people will love them too

- perfect for lunchboxes and an afternoon treat.

 

INGREDIENTS

Makes about 20

 

200g Dried Apricots

500ml Water

120g Hazelnuts or nut of your choice

100g Pitted Dates

120g Rolled Oats

50g Craisins

2 Tbsps Chia Seeds

2 Tbsps Manuka Honey

1/4 Tsp Cinnamon

3 Drops of doTERRA Cardamom Essential Oil (Optional)

 

To coat:

1/2 Cup Desiccated Coconut

 

METHOD

 

Place water into mixing bowl and heat 7min/Varoma/Speed 1.

 

Once heating is complete the water should be boiling. Add apricots to the mixing bowl and soak for 15 minutes. Drain. Discard Water.

 

Placed drained apricots and hazelnuts into mixing bowl and chop 30 sec/speed 9. Scrape down sides of bowl.

 

Add all remaining ingredients and chop 30-40 seconds/speed 7. Scape down sides of the bowl and repeat if necessary.

 

Wet hands, take 1 Tbsp of mixture, form into a ball and coat with desiccated coconut.

 

Place in an airtight container and refrigerate until you are ready to serve.